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BCL 18T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,236 mi
Last recorded77,236 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCL 18T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,236 miles

? o/s rear hub seal leak

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

washers weak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,041 miles

50% of o/s number plate light not working

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

washers weak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 77,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

50% of o/s number plate light not working

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

washers weak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,651 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

washers weak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,530 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,528 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

? servo action

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind rear brakes

washer bottle leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,428 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 76,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine & gearbox oil leaks.

front to rear & n/s/rear brake pipes corroding.

n/s & o/s rear leaf spring bushes badly perished recomend attension.

n/s & o/s rear leaf springs corroding.

play in o/s of steering rack.

play in o/s/f & n/s/f top & bottom truions recomend attension.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine & gearbox oil leaks.

front to rear & n/s/rear brake pipes corroding.

n/s & o/s rear leaf spring bushes badly perished recomend attension.

n/s & o/s rear leaf springs corroding.

play in o/s of steering rack.

play in o/s/f & n/s/f top & bottom truions recomend attension.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 76,154 miles

Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipe Corroding

Fuel pipes corroding

N/S/F & N/S/R Across Axle Steel Brake Pipes Corroding

N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

O/S Headlamp Aim On Lower Limit

Oil Leaks

Osr bump stop lower mount missing

Play In Steering Rack

Rear leaf spring end bushes perishing

Rear springs and axle mounts corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Around Front Suspension Components

Under body heavily undersealed

lift in both front trunnions - recommend attention

Fail 1 Jul 2009 76,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipes corroding

Lift In Both Front Trionions --Recommend Attention

Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipe Corroding

N/S/F & N/S/R Across Axle Steel Brake Pipes Corroding

N/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

O/S Headlamp Aim On Lower Limit

Oil Leaks

Osr brake binding, recommend attention

Osr bump stop lower mount missing

Play In Steering Rack

Rear leaf spring end bushes perishing

Rear springs and axle mounts corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Around Front Suspension Components

Under body heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,995 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 75,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,856 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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BCL 18T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCL 18T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCL 18T registered?

BCL 18T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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